CAS No. 492-37-5
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2-Phenylpropionic acid
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| CAS Number | 492-37-5 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C9H10O2 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 150.17 | |
| SMILES | CC(C1=CC=CC=C1)C(=O)O |
2-Phenylpropionic acid is a key metabolic intermediate formed during alpha-methylstyrene biodegradation and serves as the foundational structural scaffold for 2-arylpropionic acid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. In cellular and enzymatic systems, this compound actively participates in stereospecific biotransformation through acyl-CoA intermediate pathways, downstream influencing fatty acid oxidation networks, cellular xenobiotic disposition, and endogenous lipid metabolic processes.
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Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.